MOUND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 11, 2008
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Mike Specht, John Beise and Greg Skinner.
Others present: City Attorney John Dean, Acting City Manager Gino Businaro, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Catherine Pausche, Andy Berg, Amanda Schwarze.
Consent agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature by the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
1. Open meeting
Mayor Hanus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
It was requested by City Staff to remove Item 7 from the agenda because of the absence of Kandis Hanson.
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Osmek to approve the agenda as amended, removing Item 7. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
Hanus requested the removal of Item B for discussion.
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Osmek to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item 4B. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
F. Approve awarding bid to West Suburban Towing for 2004 dump truck in the amount of $87,000.00, and to authorize advertisement and sale of 1985 truck at minimum price of $10,000.
4B. Approve payment of claims
Hanus questioned the bill for dredging at Dove Lane for $12,000. Earlier in the day, Staff reported to him that the actual bill was $14,560, with $9,741.04 to come from the dock fund and $4,818.96 from the stormwater management fund, and that’s the way the purchase order was written up. Hanus’ question is regarding the budget for these kinds of improvement projects. He thinks that previously the budget stated that this type of expenditure (riprapping and dredging) cannot be made until the items are approved by the Council. Businaro stated that in the 2008 budget, that statement was not included as in previous years and apologized for that oversight, but in the future these items will come to the Council for approval even though they are spelled out in the approved budget. He also stated that the figures will be corrected in the accounting department as per Staff’s breakdown.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to approve the bills as amended. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
5. Comments and suggestions from any citizens present on any item not on the agenda. None were offered.
6. Presentation by Auditor – Andy Berg of Abdo, Eick & Meyers
Andy Berg gave a power point presentation to the Council. Items highlighted were the changes that will affect the 2007 audit, internal controls and the fund balance, with an overview of the 2006 fund balance. No action required on this item.
7. Removed from the agenda
8. Consideration/Action on Resolution Approving Plans and Specs and Ordering Advertisment for Harbor Lane Extension to CSAH 15 (Project No. PW-08-06)
Dan Faulkner gave an overview of the project.
Hanus asked why the street is now referred to Harbor Lane instead of Auditor’s Road. Harbor Lane is not a designated street name, so this should be changed back to Auditor’s Road.
Hanus asked Smith if by putting in all regalia in the circle, the design is locked in, and asked if it were premature to put in curb and gutter and pavers if the design may change in the future. Moore stated that both Mound Harbor and Welsh Properties are comfortable with the design. Beise wanted to make note that there should be temporary signage that when future construction is done, that construction traffic needs to access from the west. Faulkner stated that conduit will be run underground to accommodate for traffic signals if, in fact, they will be constructed in the future.
Biese expressed concern over the Harbor Lane title for the resolution, stating that it should be changed to reflect the road that we really have.
Osmek asked if the road title changes to Veterans’ Way, or something similar, if flag poles with light fixtures should be installed to complement this road name, or at least leave the possibility for a feature to be constructed in that area. It was suggested that City Staff get the veterans’ organizations input on the memorial concept and the road name.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to adopt the following resolution as amended. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-28: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT OR BIDS FOR AUDITOR’S ROAD EXTENSION TO CSAH 15 (PROJECT NO. PW-08-06)
9. Consideration/Action on Resolution Accepting Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and Specifications for 2008 Lift Station Improvement
City Engineer Dan Faulkner presented the engineer’s report on the proposed project.
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Beise to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-29: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT
10. Consideration/Action on Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for 2008 Street Improvement, Utilities and Retaining Wall Improvement Project
Faulkner reviewed the plans for the proposed project. The retaining wall inventory was also reviewed and discussed with the Council.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-30: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR 2008 STREET IMPROVEMENT, UTILITIES AND RETAINING WALL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
11. Discussion/Action on CBD Parking Program
Gino Businaro gave the history of the CBD parking program. Staff is recommending the extension for another year due to the parking challenges in the Lake Langdon District. This year staff also recommends securing a Letter of Agreement from each property owner, indicating that the City intends to continue the program until the redevelopment occurs and that property owners providing parking agree to authorize the City to do enforcements of all kinds provided by the City Code, even through on private property.
Hanus stated that he feels that we should be thinking of a way to terminate this program because development in that area could be out quite a few years. We are now paying for about 2/3 of the costs of the program. He questioned what recourse we have if the property owners don’t want to sign a Letter of Agreement. Hanus questioned what we have budgeted for this year and Businaro stated it is in the area of $7,000.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to extend the CBD Parking Program until June 30, 2008, with property owners being asked for a Letter of Agreement per above. The following voted in favor: Osmek, Specht, Beise and Skinner. The following voted against: Hanus. Motion carried.
12. Miscellaneous/Correspondence
A. Comments/reports from Councilmembers: Specht stated that the new Caribou is now open and Taco Del Mar is to open soon, also. Hanus stated that the new Caribou is open along with the drive-thru, and the old Caribou site in the MarketPlace is closed. Hanus also stated that he has an invitation for the City Council to go to the Gillespie Center on Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. for a tour and light dinner. Neighboring cities are also included. MOTION by Specht, seconded by Osmek to notice April 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. as a special meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
B. Reports: Harbor Wine & Spirits – February 2008
LMCC Schedule
Gillespie Gazette
C. Minutes – Planning Commission of 1/14/08 and 2/19/08
D. Correspondence: Auditor’s Road Clean-up article
Letter regarding LCDA Grant
13. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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Mayor Mark Hanus
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk